Ingredients
Scale
1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1 cup water (for the syrup)
1 cup lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons, freshly squeezed)
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
4 cups cold water (to dilute)
Optional Add-ins:
Slices of lemon for garnish
Whole strawberries for garnish
Ice cubes
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar has dissolved completely. Remove from heat and let it cool for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the strawberries: While the syrup is cooling, blend the strawberries with a little water to create a smooth puree. You can strain this through a fine mesh if you prefer a smoother texture.
- Juice the lemons: While the syrup is cooling, juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove any seeds and excess pulp if you prefer a smoother lemonade.
- Combine ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix the cooled syrup, lemon juice, strawberry puree, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Adjust to taste: Taste your lemonade and if it’s too sweet, add more lemon juice. If it’s too tart, add more water or a bit more sugar, depending on your preference.
- Serve: Add ice cubes to the pitcher or to individual glasses. Garnish with lemon slices, whole strawberries, and mint leaves if using. Serve cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooling Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Mocktails